Sturmer Pippin apple trees

Malus domestica

Sturmer Pippin is listed in the RHS Plants for Pollinators

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Picking season: Late
Self-fertility: Partially self-fertile
Flowering group: 3

Sturmer Pippin was discovered in the early 19th century in England, and became an important variety in the Victorian England. It is an excellent keeper - an important quality in the era before refrigeration was widespread.

When picked in late fall the flavor is sharp and acidic - ideal for those who like a tart-tasting apple. It mellows and sweetens during storage, to become the perfect winter apple.

The acidic flavor and dense flesh is reminscent of Granny Smith, although it is not thought to be related.

Sturmer Pippin organic apple trees for sale

Next deliveries: December 2025

11 yeartree on M9 rootstock26.50€
Small tree (1.5m-2.5m after 10 years) Bare-root
21 yeartree on M116 rootstock27.75€
Medium tree (2m-3.5m after 10 years) Bare-root

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Growing and Training

Sturmer Pippin is easy to grow but benefits from a long ripening period.

History

Discovered at Sturmer, near Haverhill, Suffolk, England. Early 19th century. Thought to be Ribston Pippin crossed with Nonpareil.

Sturmer Pippin characteristics

Attractive featuresAttractive flowers
Gardening skillAverage
Self-fertilityPartially self-fertile
Flowering group3
Disease resistanceGood
Picking periodmid-October
Picking seasonLate
Season of use3 months or more
Food usesEating freshJuice
USDA cold hardyZone 4 (-34C)
Summer average maximum temperaturesCool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Period of origin1800 - 1849
Flower colourPink - light
Fruit colourOrange flush